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Worth the Detour: A History of the Guidebook

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The guidebook has a long and distinguished history, going back to Biblical times and encompassing major cultural and social changes that have witnessed the transformation of travel. This book presents a journey through centuries of travel writing.

© 2007 The History Press (Ebook): 9780752496047

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Ebook: 24 May 2007

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